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Tripod with dragon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tripod with dragon by artist. The object is a blue, three-legged vessel with a wide mouth and a decorative design. The vessel has a dark blue color with some lighter blue and gold accents. It has a wavy rim. The body of the vessel features carved designs, including a dragon. The vessel is supported by three legs. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the object casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Lapis lazuli
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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